Turbo:

Klappenauspuff

Sorry, now I get it... Smiley

We already discussed it here, cars with a certification after July 1st 2016 could be seriously affected by these new laws.

Actually, cars with more than 272 hp per ton(!) weight can sound louder, 76db.

From 2022 on only 74dB and from 2026 on only 72 dB as far as I remember. 

Systems using flaps to control sound are basically forbidden starting with July 1st 2016 but apparently car manufacturers found a way to circumvent this. However, it will be much harder and basically impossible for third party exhaust manufacturers (tuners). 

Again, this is valid for cars "certified" (type certification after development) after July 1st 2016. This could affect only models starting to show up next year because the 2016 cars usually have been certified already (just a guess though, depends on the particular model).

Yes, cars get quieter, this is a fact and car manufacturers could actually start to produce "louder" cars for different markets.

My new R8 V10 Plus produces 96.6 dB during maximum acceleration Smiley according to the Italian Quattroruote magazine. For comparison: The new 991.2 Turbo S produces only 82.3 dB during maximum acceleration.

I think I am going to keep my R8 when the lease ends. Smiley


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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, Porsche Macan Turbo, Audi R8 V10 Plus (2017), Mini JCW (2015), Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT (2014)